ESL Newcomer Weather Types

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What type of weather is characterized by falling water droplets from clouds?

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Rain is characterized by falling water droplets from clouds.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the term for frozen precipitation that falls from the sky?

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Snow is the term for frozen precipitation that falls from the sky.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What do you typically wear on a sunny day?

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On a sunny day, you typically wear sunglasses, a hat, and light clothing.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.3

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What type of weather occurs when the temperature is low and moisture in the air freezes?

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Snow occurs when the temperature is low and moisture in the air freezes.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the weather phenomenon called when strong winds and heavy rain occur?

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A storm is the weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the term for a weather condition with no precipitation and clear skies?

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Sunny weather is characterized by no precipitation and clear skies.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What do you call the atmospheric condition that leads to the formation of clouds?

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Humidity is the atmospheric condition that leads to the formation of clouds.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is the term for a weather event that involves a sudden and intense downpour of rain?

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A rainstorm is a weather event that involves a sudden and intense downpour of rain.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A